The New York Islanders are in the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C., tonight to close out the 2019 and the decade. But it’s only mid-season (almost) and they need the win. Because everyone of significance in the Metro is winning.
After 37 games, the Islanders are 24-10-3, which is good for the fifth-most points in the league but would not have them open on home ice if the playoffs started today. (More on that whole format below, in the Elsewhere section.)
Tonight’s opponent, the Capitals, stand at first overall. Leave your First Islanders Goal picks for tonight over here.